Buzzards Roost Spillway

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyNewberry
Nearest CityLake Murray
River/StreamSaluda River
Coordinates34.16976, -81.90254

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height93 ft
Dam Height93 ft
Dam Length393 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage256,000 acre-ft
Max Storage256,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage256,000 acre-ft
Surface Area11,400 acres
Drainage Area1,170 sq mi
Max Discharge68,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGreenwood County, SC
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSC00109
Federal IDSC00109S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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